LE2 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Berners Street, 0.4km from Spinney Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0AF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE2 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00069369 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERNERS STREET, LE2 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERNERS STREET, LE2 0AF.
325
32
£ 29,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in LE2 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0AF. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
2 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE2 0AF has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfields Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
Moat Community College
Uplands Infant School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Shenton Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
167 nearby- 7 - 11 Pharmacy0.2 km
- Apna Supermarket0.5 km
- Bangla Foods0.6 km
- Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.2 km
- Joshi Brothers0.1 km
- + 162 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Coffee Maison1.0 km
- Crescent Grill House0.3 km
- Dania Cafe0.9 km
- Highfields0.2 km
- Italian Coffee Bar0.8 km
- + 110 more
Takeaway Shop
97 nearby- Chaska Grill0.3 km
- Deli Fresh0.4 km
- Highfield Pizza0.2 km
- Kandy And Shakes0.8 km
- Mr Chicken0.1 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Loaded Dog0.9 km
- Mount Zion Inn0.4 km
- The Marquis0.9 km
- The Y Bar0.9 km
- Helsinki0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.4 km
- Choice Supermarket0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Grafton House Hotel0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Dawn Centre0.7 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.9 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.8 km
- South Wigston6.0 km
- Syston6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Duffield Street0.1 km
- Duffield Street0.1 km
- Cecil Road0.2 km
- Cecil Road0.2 km
- Maynard Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20AF · Data under Open Government Licence